So, when doing bent over rows I often see them done two ways. Forgive my piss poor paint skills
First: The way I do them. Back parallel to the ground like so
Second: Back slightly upwards
Which is correct and why?
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Thread: Bent Over Rows (form)
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i have nowhere near the flexibility to do pendlay.. but id imagine theyd place a lot more stress on your lower track trying to hold the weight up for the row and depending if you want to actually target lats and your lower traps i can see that being a problem.
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06-12-2007, 12:22 AM #11
You dont need to be flexible to do parallel or pendalay rows. your body naturally falls into that position and compensates by leaning back. im a pretty stiff guy and i do parallel rows every workout.
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06-12-2007, 12:29 AM #12
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Those of you who are saying they are not flexible enough for, or your back hurts when you do parallel/pendlay rows are bull****ting. I am willing to bet that if you dropped the weight to something you can handle you'd do them just fine. The reason your lower back is hurting when attempting them is because it is weak! Check your ego at the door, lower the weight and learn to do them correctly. All too often I see guys standing almost upright pretty much shrugging the bar instead of rowing it because they are too egotistical to lower the weight. Bend over and row the ****ing BB!
Rant over.
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06-12-2007, 11:34 PM #17
For those who are getting a sore back, its probably because of what the other guy stated... too much weight, as well as body positioning. Your probably leaning too far forward, therefore the sore lower back.
Proper positioning would have your torso not completely parallel to the ground but very close. And the rowing movement would be completely perpendicular to your body (like a T and unlike a regular bent over row which is more like the cross between a parallel row and shrug) pulling towards your body on a slightly off vertical alignment.
heres a pic to help explain what i saying.
I prefer parallel rows because its a mass building movement.Slippers disclaimer: I've been known to be against the grain and straight to the point.
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